Halloween - Epilogue the Far East

Halloween—Epilogue

The Far East

The jet touched down in Seattle on the next to last leg of our journey of visiting regional offices in the Far East Division; Manilla, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Seoul and Tokyo before heading home after the final stop in Seattle. We have been traveling for two weeks and the trip was exhausting but necessary and highly rewarding. Adriana, the Head of the Far East Division, worked with these offices daily and knew the regional heads intimately but rarely met on a face-to-face basis, and it was my first trip traveling as her Assistant Division Head and meeting most for the first time. She has led the team operating the most profitable division of Abdel's business empire for over the year since Danielle was fired, and commanded respect not simply by consistently obtaining fantastic results but also by the fair and even-handed treatment of subordinates, suppliers, and subcontractors. People were never bullied or threatened by withholding payments for goods and services rendered, and never rewarded without earning it. We were a good team, and we also shared a personal history that cemented the bond.

Arriving at the hotel late in the afternoon as we did wasn't ideal, but it allowed us some time to decompress. My preferred option was some light exercise, swimming for 20 minutes if the hotel had a pool and 15 to 20 minutes in the steam room or sauna; Adriana liked more rigorous exercise regimen and a steam or sauna, followed by a cold martini. We usually shared a suite of rooms to make communication easier and also give us the chance to have some time together at the end of the day to debrief. Separate bedrooms also allowed some privacy if we chose not to spend the night together, which was rare. We had companionship when we wanted it and privacy if we needed it.

We were tired after days in different cities and time zones, and what seemed like never-ending meetings, so Adriana suggested a room service supper and a quiet evening with an early bedtime. It didn't take much convincing for me to agree so I unpacked my bag, took a hot shower, got into some comfortable loungewear and walked into the living area, calling to Adriana as I went. "Adriana, are you settled in?" I asked quietly.

"Yes, Rachelle, I'm just drying off and getting my robe. I've made a couple of martini's so we can put our feet up and relax for a while if you're so inclined."

When Adriana walked in she was wearing her Jade Green satin robe, nothing luxurious or sexy, just a simple yet elegant robe that fit her loosely although it clung to her in all the right places. Her hair was wrapped in a towel and she looked absolutely beautiful, fresh from the shower and without makeup.

"Wow! I don't know if I have told you this before but you have a way to get comfortable that makes you look gorgeous," I exclaimed. "I am so jealous you have no idea."

"If you're trying to butter me up so that you can sneak into my bed tonight, please stop because it's not working," she replied with a smile.

I walked up to her and used the knuckle of my index finger to gently rub her nipple, saying, "But I get so lonely at night and would love to have your hot body next to mine. I promise to let you sleep."

"Must you always be such a whiny little bitch?" she replied with mock anger. "I could have had anyone in the organization to work with me and I get saddled with a wimpy cling-on. Why did I get stuck with you?"

"I think that you liked the way that I licked your pussy, Miss Adriana," I said with a pouty face and downcast eyes.

We both burst out laughing, the first real laugh that we shared since our trip began, and Adriana acknowledged this feeling when she hugged me. "I've missed this, I've missed you," she said quietly. "It's been a rough trip, something that I would have struggled with on my own, but you made it tolerable in difficult circumstances and pleasant when I was feeling stressed. We are good together, and I value you more than I can say." With those words she leaned in and kissed me on the lips.

"Rachelle, please get our drinks and bring them to the sofa coffee table and I will be right there," Adriana said while walking to her bedroom. As requested, I refreshed our drinks and after placing them on the coffee table, sat on the sofa waiting for Adriana while looking out the door of the terrace.

When she returned she was smiling and carrying a small nicely wrapped package and proceeded to sit next to me. "Rachelle, we have been working together for over a year and I want to tell you that you are the most important person in my life right now. Abdel has said many times that we make a good team in business and many others have acknowledged the same sentiment. But for me it is more than that and I believe that you know it. My life would not be the same without you and this trip proved it to me."

"Adriana, I am yours, you know that. There is never a question of you being without me; we are like a shark and a pilot fish, which may not the most thrilling analogy but the only one that comes to mind right now."

"In business, yes, I see that, but that is only part of it. There are times when we go our separate ways and more often than not, I find myself thinking about you when I am alone, and I realize that there is a hole in my life when you are not there to fill it.

"We have been traveling together for over two weeks and you have given me everything that I could have ever wanted from anyone. You have been a friend, a confidant, a lover, a colleague, a true partner in life. I trust you like I could not or would not trust anyone else and I would like the world to know how I feel."

Adriana gave the package to me and took my hand. "I had this made by a person in Hong Kong and I picked it up while we were there. I gave it a lot of thought and you should know that it is special to me."

I opened the package and under the wrapping paper was a black leather box, long and slender, something that would contain a bracelet or necklace. I looked into Adriana's eyes before opening the box and I could see the twinkle of happiness that radiated from them. When I opened and looked into the box I saw a stunning gold necklace with links designed to lay flat against the neck, and a gold ring with a floating diamond that was part of a special link that allowed the ring and diamond to move freely but kept it pronounced from the others. It was similar to the black leather choker and ring that I wore in the office but much more elegant and exotic, something that could be worn to a fancy dinner or social event as well as with business attire if someone wanted to dress to impress.

"Oh my God, Adriana, it's gorgeous, probably the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!" I squealed before hugging her as tightly as I could manage and raining kisses on her. "I don't know what to say. I am in shock!"

"In the office when you were given to me by Abdel, I presented you with the black choker signifying your willingness to serve and obey me in whatever way I desire. You accepted it and have abided by that unwritten agreement ever since without question or complaint. I have thought about this arrangement throughout our time together and felt that it was inadequate since it only applied to the world of business. This token, should you decide to accept it, will take us from strictly the business world to a more formal and personal level. It is a commitment between us personally.

"Rachelle, you are so important to me, and I want you to be with me all the time. I will accept responsibility for your wellbeing but I will treat you with utmost respect and love, and promise not monopolize your life although I will expect that you accept my words as you do Abdel's and act accordingly."

I fingered the ring on the necklace in my hand and knew what it meant and what it signified. Once I placed it on my neck I became Adriana's property and I gave her the power to do whatever she wanted with me. I knew what this entailed in business and I had no problem doing what was required of me in that context. I knelt by her side, I wore the choker signaling obedience while she held the leash, I submitted to her sexual desires and submitted to the sexual pleasure of others at her command. Abdel used me but never in a cruel or hurtful way, and I submitted willingly to him but Adriana agreed to this arrangement at the outset when Abdel gave me to her. If I place this gold necklace on my neck, I agree to submit to her in every form. She will control my life, become my world and I will be her slave until she releases me from bondage.

"Adriana, you know that I love you and want to say yes but I am frightened. If something happens between us while I am wearing your necklace, what future do I have? I saw what you did to Danielle, so I know that you have a dark side and it terrifies me. In business I knew that Abdel was aware of how we interacted with each other and could serve as an interlocutor and mediator if he felt it necessary or I asked him to intercede. I never believed it would be necessary but there was comfort in knowing that I was not out there alone. What happens if there is no mediator?" I said as I choked up with emotion.

Adriana got quiet and I saw the tears building in her eyes. I knew that I hurt her deeply by my indecision and my unwillingness to accept her at her word. My heart began to ache and I knew that I made a mistake. I reached my hands to take hold of her cheeks and kissed her deeply on the lips and whispered, "I am so sorry, please forgive my hesitation. Your gift shocked me and I was overwhelmed. I wished that I could have asked for your guidance in this decision but now I realize that you gave me your guidance when you handed me the gift. You trust me and I will say by my action that I trust you and my life is in your hands." I took the necklace from the box and looked at it. The gold glowed brilliantly in the late afternoon light and the brilliant diamond sparkled like a star burning in the night sky. I looked deep into Adriana's eyes and placed the necklace around my neck before asking her to latch the clasp. "I am yours my love, now and forever," I said silently with emotion choking my words.

"I love you, Rachelle. I will never harm you or let anyone else hurt you while I live," she said with tears in her eyes. "My heart wants to burst with happiness." We hugged and clinked our glasses to celebrate the beginning of our lives together. This night was ours and while tomorrow we will be back to work, tonight was for love.

The alarm woke us early and after showering we shared a light breakfast and a pot of strong coffee to remove the sleep from our eyes and the cobwebs from our brains. Our first meeting was at 10:00am with the Regional Head of Far East Division, a woman in her late forties or early fifties, known as Madam Cho. She had an extensive and impressive CV, and her young assistant, an Asian fellow in his late thirties, who was known as Winthrop, had, so he thought, managed to learn everything that was to be learned already during his young life. Like it has been said by some comedian, "Loved her, hated him!" What exactly Madam Cho saw in this young bore was beyond me, but he was not my problem unless it affected operations. Adriana on the other hand seemed to relish the idea of playing with her food so to speak.

As we spoke over lunch, Adriana said that I raised questions about the efficiency of the shipping procedures from Singapore and would probably benefit from a detailed briefing on the subject, and wondered if Winthrop could interrupt his busy day to enlighten me. There are times when Adriana could be an absolute bitch in a nice way that I have come to understand is worse than simply being an absolute bitch. Madam Cho readily agreed to her request and nodded toward Winthrop to signal her instruction. Adriana simply smiled.

As I walked with the young Lord of the Manor toward a small conference room where he hastily arranged a presentation, he asked me if I enjoyed my work, particularly working for such a difficult superior. I stopped him and said that his question was out of line and that I would prefer that he stayed on topic. An apology followed but then he asked if I preferred men or women bosses since he had understood that many successful women in business are lesbians and was curious how our hierarchy operated. I reminded him that his questions were impolite to put it mildly and if he continued I would have to report his arrogance which could have an adverse impact on his standing in the company.

He seemed shocked by the abruptness of my response and then got particularly rude. "Listen Rachelle, if I may call you Rachelle, or would you prefer Bitch. I don't give a fuck what you think or what you choose to report. This visit is a charade and if you honestly believe that it will have any impact on my life you're sadly mistaken. If I desired it, I could have you spread out on the conference room table and fucked by the staff as a welcome treat."

"Thank you for your opinion, Winthrop," I said, "but that treat won't be necessary." With this I turned and walked back to where I left Adriana and Madam Cho.

"Back so soon," Adriana said while holding in a laugh. "Things must be better than we imagined."

"I believe that you owe me one and one day I plan to collect," I replied quietly.

Madam Cho knew how the senior ranks of the company worked. She obviously had enough experience to understand how many cocks must get sucked and how many pussies must get licked to keep things running smoothly and efficiently. Winthrop was either new to this world or maybe just stupid, but he was about to get his Baptism by Fire.

Since Winthrop did not return with me, Madam Cho called him and told him to come back immediately. When he arrived, he was surprised to see three women sitting at one end of the table waiting for him like a military tribunal but tried to recover and maintain some dignity.

Without giving him a chance to catch his breath, Madam Cho addressed him harshly, "Winthrop, you embarrassed me and the company by your rude behavior to Ms. Rachelle. I know how Abdel would have dealt with you back in the early days when we were starting out...tell me Adriana, does he still favor unique forms of reprimand for rude behavior? I always felt that they were "memorable" and wonderfully instructive." Adriana simply smiled and Madam Cho continued, "Winthrop, drop your pants and lean over the table."

"Madam Cho, I beg your pardon but this is an outrage and I won't stand for it."

"You have a choice. Shut up and do as you're told or pack your desk and leave. You have 30 seconds to decide. 29...28...27...26...25."

"Madam Cho, I get it, but I am not a schoolboy," he said very flustered while dropping his pants and leaning over the desk.

"Ms. Rachelle, if you please."

"With pleasure, Madam Cho," I said as I took a wide strap from my lap and stood ready to administer the sentence.

"Ten should be adequate for a first offense I think, don't you Adriana?" said Madam Cho.

"This is not my domain so I will abide by your recommendation but if he were mine, I would recommend 25. What do you think, Rachelle?"

"Yes, Mistress, I believe that Madam Cho is more lenient than he deserves. He was insolent, rude and insulting to everyone present and an embarrassment to Madam Cho and the company. But I will not comment further because I could be perceived as being...what was the word Winthrop, a bitch? Yes, that's it, a bitch."

"I will agree to fifteen then. Do you understand that you are getting off lightly, Winthrop?" said Madam Cho.

"Yes, Madam," replied the startled, angry and soon to be sore young man, and I commenced my duty to my mistress and the company.

On the drive back to the hotel, Adriana asked, "Rachelle, you seemed to enjoy passing judgement on the young man today. Any particular reason?"

"Well, he threatened to have me spread out on the conference room table to be fucked by the staff and then he didn't deliver. Madam Cho was sweet but no doubt has fond recollections of the old days with Abdel. I think if she made that threat I would have semen coming out both ends by now. Winthrop is weak but pompous and will never amount to anything of value so he got what he deserved.

"Adriana, I hate to be a whiney bitch but I'm horny after all the corporal activity and talk of fucking today, so could we get back to the hotel and get naked?"

"Yes my love, and when we get there you can start by pleasuring me or you'll get the strap," Adriana replied while flicking the ring on my necklace.

"Yes, mistress," I said quietly while concealing a smile.

After we entered our suite Adriana was quick to tell me to get my clothes off. I immediately started by removing my blouse and bra, undid the zipper and clasp on my skirt and dropped it to the floor. "Stop!" said Adriana in a gruff tone.

"I'm sorry, Mistress, you told me to get my clothes off and I thought that you wanted me to pleasure you. Did I misunderstand?" I asked.

"Yes, insolent slut. I take pleasure in watching you move about as you undress and rushing the process deprives me of what I enjoy. I want to see your breasts move as you take off your bra, and your hips and ass go from side to side as you walk. When the time comes to display your little clit, I want to savor the unveiling."

I walked over and kissed her neck and nibbled her ear. "I have been such a disappointment to you today, haven't I? I should be punished for being an insolent slut? Do you want to discipline me?" I whispered while I brushed my breasts across her blouse and placed my hand on the mound of her pussy while I kissed farther down her neck. "Maybe I would learn my lesson if you threw me on the bed and sat your dripping cunt over my mouth and forced me to stick my tongue deep inside you to lick up the juices that are leaking out. I'll bet that I would hate being degraded like that, don't you think?"

I could see that Adriana was getting very aroused and would enjoy getting out of her clothes and have me do exactly what I said. Unfortunately, Adriana has tremendous willpower and knew exactly what I was trying to do to her. She smiled at me and whispered, "Undress me but don't touch my skin. You are here to serve me, and this is what I want, not your tongue in my vagina. If I see your clit starting to get aroused I will rip it off."

So the game began. I methodically removed Adriana's blouse and bra, panties, garter belt and stockings without touching her more than absolutely necessary to accomplish the tasks, until she was stark naked and breathing hard. She then slipped her fingers into the band of my panties and slid them to the floor. Next came the garter belt and stockings and I was as naked as she. My penis was getting hard but rather than yank it off as she threatened, she slowly got to her knees and gently let it slide into her mouth. She looked up at my eyes as she began motions that took it deep and then used her tongue to lick the head and work the shaft. Within minutes I felt spasms begin to build in my abdomen and I cried out as I ejaculated, filling her mouth with semen.

She allowed my penis to drain into her mouth and sucked out the last drops at the end. My legs were weak and I wanted to lay on the bed with her, cradling her head against my chest. "Rachelle, remember what you said to me a little while ago? Something about throwing me on the bed and having me sit my dripping cunt over your mouth. Sound familiar? I have been thinking about it and I believe that you were right. It does sound pleasant and since I have a lot of juices flowing right now, it might be nice to have a tongue clean me up. Lay on your back on the bed and don't make a sound."